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In reply to the discussion: WTF? Alan Grayson's estranged wife is getting food stamps [View all]wickerwoman
(5,662 posts)and thank you.
The only possible excuses for a multi-millionaire to have children using the social safety net are:
1. "I didn't know I had children"; or
2. "I didn't know they were using the social safety net but I will take immediate steps to ensure that they are adequately fed, clothed, educated and housed even if this means my unpleasant ex-spouse who I am justifiably very angry at gets something they don't deserve"; or
3. "My children were kidnapped and I have no idea where they are or what conditions they are living in".
Anything else, and you are a selfish, immature POS full stop.
The idea that Grayson shouldn't have to man up and pay adequate child support and pay to get the mold fixed in *his* house because his wife lied to him 20 years ago is straight out of the dark ages. What does any of that have to do with his responsibilities to his children?
If he had fucked a complete stranger 10 years ago and paternity could be proven he would still legally and morally be on the hook for supporting the kid so what possible difference does it make that his wife's divorce wasn't finalised at the time she married him?
If he was a landlord housing complete strangers in many places he would be required to have the mold removed where it was a threat to human health.
He needs to fire his attorney, apologise to his kids, grow the fuck up and start taking some responsibility for himself.